Archive for August, 2009

iTunes 9 rumors: to support Facebook, DVD ripping?

Friday, August 21st, 2009

A report filed by a tipster claiming access to iTunes 9 says that it is “possible” the next version of Apple’s media player will sport both DVD import and playback as well as Facebook integration, allowing users to advertise songs and playlists with their friends. The report and screenshots were published by the Boy Genius Report,

Australia/Canada running low on iPhone supply?

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

The Globe and Mail reports that Rogers Wireless, the exclusive carrier for the iPhone in Canada has run out of stock of all iPhone models, notifying potential customers that they may have to wait several weeks before availability resumes. “Rogers is advising shoppers that it is out of stock of Apple’s latest device, the iPhone 3GS,

Fastest growing tech company is…RIM?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

According to Fortune, Research In Motion, maker of the BlackBerry, is the fastest growing tech company in the world. There isn’t much information on the rankings, but they are apparently determined various criteria including profits, turnover and investment return over three years. Though we already knew that RIM made a whole bunch of cash, Fortune reveals that

80 million iPhones sold by 2012? It could happen

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

New reports forecast that Apple will sell 50 million phones in 2011, and more than 80 million in 2012, as worldwide expansion and popularity of the iPhone continues to grow. Apple shipped 13.7 million iPhones in the 2008 calendar year, and the number continues to grow. Last quarter alone, the Cupertino, Calif., company sold 5.2 million

Apple’s new war: The battle to polish the tarnished App Store image

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

For a company known to masterfully drum up free press and unparalleled buzz, Apple’s recent struggles in the App Store public relations game have been uncharacteristic. But company executive Phil Schiller appears to have set out to change the tide. A flurry of e-mails sent out by Schiller in recent weeks gathered a great deal of

“Apple is turning consumerism into communism”

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

I’ll let the video do all the talking on this one. The moral of the story you ask? Don’t shoot your $199 iPhone with a 9mm handgun and then light it on fire. If you read the description of the video, you will find that the original poster has some very "colorful" opinions about Apple and it’s

Could this be the new iPod Touch?

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Alright guys, I’ll keep it short and sweet. Several days ago a video hit the internet showing what appears to be the next generation iPod Touch. Voila: If you’ve been keeping up to date with the Apple rumor mill, you’re probably well aware that a new iPod Touch with an integrated camera seems to be constantly making

Over $1.5 million in checks deposited via iPhone

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

The United States Automobile Association bank, also known as USAA, recently released a free iPhone app that allows users to deposit checks using their iPhone’s built-in camera. Five days after it’s release, this app has seen immense success, processing over $1.5 million in checks. According to the Washington Post, “A spokesperson told us that the app has

iTunes responsible for 25% of US music sales

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

The NPD Group, a private market research firm, recently performed a study that found iTunes to be the number one music retailer in the United States for the first half of 2009. “Apple iTunes leads in the U.S. with 25 percent of music units sold, which is up from 21 percent in 2008 and 14 percent

Exploding European iPhones prompt Apple-led investigation

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

A French teen was recently injured when his girlfriend’s iPhone exploded, sending a shard of glass into one of his eyes. The teen stated that the iPhone made a “hissing noise” before exploding. This incident, along with several others, has led Apple to launch an investigation into what they believe to be “isolated” incidents. An unnamed spokesperson